Archive for July, 2008

SPILL KITS

Saturday, July 5th, 2008


DISCOUNT FIRE AND SAFETY
CONTACT CHRIS MERRIL:PH 0412086214

http://www.discountfireandsafety.com.au

HYDROCARBON (FUEL & OIL) SPILL KITS

Perfect for all fuel, oil, petroleum, cooking oils and other messy liquid spills.

Each Hydrocarbon Kit includes: Land Booms for perimeter containment Heavy Duty Absorbent Polypropylene Mats
EcoSweep: a bioactive Absorbent (see below)
Personal Protective Equipment
Anti-Static Waste Disposal Bags
Full Spill Clean Up Instructions
240LT HYDROCARBON SPILL KIT
120LT HYDROCARBON SPILL KIT
Cat No. HC120
Cat No. HC240
The Ideal Spill Kit for Service Stations, Mechanical Workshops.
Ideal Spill Kit for Large and Industrial Workshops
Can be stationed inside or outside (all external stickers are waterproof and UV resistant).
20LT TRANSPORT KIT 40LT TRANSPORT KIT HYDROCARBON
Cat No. HC20
Cat No. HC40
In a convenient Carry Bag, this kit is perfect for Truckies, Bus Drivers, Mobile Mechanics and Technicians.
Ideal for drivers, crane operators – similar to the 20LT Kit, but with more absorbent products for a larger capacity spill
EcoSweep
“Australia’s Premium Floor Absorbent”
More than just absorbent… an effective treatment system!

- EcoSweep is manufactured from natural fibrous materials.
- Contains bioactive microbes to ‘digest oils’
- Fully biodegradable.
- Quickly absorbs petrol, oils, fuels, solvents, cooking oils,
sewage, protein fluids and other messy liquids.
- With hollow granules that rapidly encapsulate the liquids so they
cannot leak or drip.
- Converts into a soil conditioner.
- Can dispose of to land fill (subject to local regulations).

- Ideal for all commercial and industrial applications.
Cat No. SA10
Pictured with Handy Pail and 1kg Scoop.
HAZCHEM SPILL KITS (Hazardous Chemicals)
For safe, efficient clean up of most acids and dangerous chemical spills.
Each HAZCHEM
Kit includes:
Hazchem grade Land Booms for perimeter containment
Heavy Duty Hazchem Absorbent Mats
HazAbsorb Chemical Absorbent Powder
Full Body Personal Protective Equipment:
– Disposable Overalls
– Acid Resistant Gloves
– Safety Glasses
– Respirator with Valve
Anti-Statice Waste Disposal Bags (with Ties)
Full Spill Clean Up Instructions
120LT HAZCHEM SPILL KIT 240LT HAZCHEM SPILL KIT
Cat No. HZ120
Cat No. HZ240
Ideal Spill Kits for Panel Beating Workshops, Spray Painters, Chemical Manufacturers (wholesalers and retailers), Paint Shops and any workplace where chemicals are used. Can be stationed inside or outside (all external stickers are waterproof and UV resistant).
100LT HAZCHEM SPILL KIT
Cat No. HZ100T
100Lt Spill Response Capacity housed in a heavy duty Trunk Kit. Easily stacked and stored in confined spaces.

MARINE SPILL KITS
The only solution to help protect our waterways…
Each HAZCHEM
Kit includes:
Heavy Grade Floating Booms for perimeter containment
Medium Grade Floating Booms for perimeter containment
Heavy Duty Absorbent Polypropylene Mats
Personal Protective Equipment
Anti-Static Waste Disposal Bags
Full Spill Clean Up Instructions
120LT MARINE SPILL KIT 240LT MARINE SPILL KIT
Cat No. HM120
Cat No. HM240
Ideal for Marina’s, Wharves, Ferries, Boat Clubs, Coast Guard Centres, Boat Building Yards and Boat lifting docks or yards etc.
Can be stationed inside or outside (all external stickers are waterproof and UV resistant).
20LT MARINE SPILL BAG
All you need to handle a spill either in the water,
oil in your bilge water, and other messy spills on
board your vessel. Perfect for Boat Owners and
Cruising Yachties.
Cat No. HM20

Contact Chris Merrill for more Information on 0412086214

Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Saturday, July 5th, 2008


31/01/2008 1:08:24 PM

Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts has congratulated Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) personnel on their continued commitment to the fire safety message.

Mr Roberts said survey data had revealed 96.2% of households now had at least one smoke alarm fitted, up almost 10% from November 2006.

This increase can be attributed to the State Government’s introduction of legislation last July that made it compulsory for all Queensland residences to have a working smoke alarm.

“These figures are great to see, and are a tribute to the efforts of the QFRS to keep Queenslanders safe,” Mr Roberts said.

“In Queensland, 78% of all home fire deaths occur in houses without smoke alarms, so the increase in compliance means lives are being saved.”

Mr Roberts said the skill and professionalism of the QFRS is also saving Queenslanders money.

In the 2006-07 financial year, the average loss in dollars from a structural fire in Queensland was $2,000, continuing its decline from $2,283 in 2003-04.

“When QFRS crews attend structural fires the first priority is to ensure all occupants are removed safely from the premises, but every effort is also made to protect the structure itself.

“In 2006-07, the QFRS responded to 50% of call-outs in 6.9 minutes. Overall the QFRS responded to 97.5% of call-outs under the target of 14 minutes.”

“Property loss in Queensland was also the lowest of any Australian state at just $23 per person, down from $29 last year.”
Most other states have a policy of fitting smoke alarms to all new homes and homes that are renovated
but we think that the qld rule should apply to all states.
Smoke alarms are very inexpensive (about $8 ) and all homes should have at least 1.
I also think that homes should have a fire blanket and at least a 1kg abe fire extinguisher fitted in their
kitchen area.This would stop a lot more property damage and possibly save more lives.
Eventually i think this will become mandatory.
Chris merrill
http://www.discountfireandsafety.com.au